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DRAM-1322-001 Stage Movement
Principles, practices and exercises in body techniques and stage movement; improvisation as it applies to acting theory; emphasis on character movement and body control.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Movement clothes and shoes (sweats, leotards, sneakers, jazz shoes, etc.) Please nothing that is revealing. No jeans, dresses, boots, nor high-heels.
(minimum competencies) After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Ø Apply movement principles.
Ø Understand solutions to stage movement problems.
Ø Feel comfortable working alone and with fellow performers, both in rehearsal and before an audience.
Ø Illustrate competence in a variety of dance moves and styles.
Ø Illustrate basic stage combat techniques.
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1. PARTICIPATION
Students are required to participate in all exercises, improvisations, discussions, and critiques. Feedback is important in theatre work, and it is essential that everyone remain involved, whether as participants or audience.
**If a student has any issue with a particular exercise, the student is encouraged to speak to the instructor immediatley.
2. EXERCISES
Students will rehearse a series of movement exercises and present them to the class (handouts and explanations to follow). These will vary in length and require a number of hours preparation outside of class.
3. REHEARSALS (IN AND OUT OF CLASS)
Students assigned together to perform scenes must arrange rehearsal times outside of class. Each partner is expected to be at all rehearsals and contribute equally to the work on the scenes. Students will also occasionally meet in class for rehearsals supervised by the instructor. Students should make every effort to be present for all rehearsals (in and out of class).
4. PERFORMANCES
Students will perform several scenes in class to be chosen or assigned as the semester progresses. Both the instructor and fellow students will critique these scenes. All performances must be performed on due dates. There will be no make-up performances.
If a student feels that he/she has a valid reason for a late performance, discussion with the instructor is encouraged.
5. PEER CRITIQUES
Students will be required to critique each scene performed in class using criteria discussed in the class.
6. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
All written assignments must be handled in on their due dates (as prescribed in the handouts).
Fifteen (15) points will be deducted on late assignments. Late work will not be accepted after one week of the original due date. If a student feels that she/he has a valid reason for turning in a late assignment, discussion with the instructor is encouraged.
Participation = 30%
Presentations = 30%
Final Project = 30%
Critique = 10%
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Because this is a performance-based course, regular attendance is highly recommended. You are allowed one absence that will not affect your grade. On the second absence, the Participation grade will drop one letter grade. Each absence after that will result in a letter grade drop in the Participation grade. Three tardies count as one absence.
If a student has an emergency and must miss a performance day, the instructor must be notified in advance.
Students are also required to attend rehearsals that they have scheduled with their scene partners outside of class. If a scene partner misses a scheduled rehearsal or does not use the rehearsal time properly, the other partner should contact the instructor immediately.
October
24, 25 - Syllabus; Warm-ups; Walk study
26 - Walk Study Presentations; Primitive Man exploration
27 - Primitive man exploration
November
1, 2 - Juggling
3 - Juggling Graded
4 - Begin Laban
7-9 - Laban exploration
10 - Laban Graded
14 -16 – Ballroom Dance (Swing, Waltz, Two-Step)
17 - Dances Graded
21- 23 – Tap Steps
28 - Tap Graded
29, 30 - Stage Combat (Hand to hand)
December
1 - Hand to Hand Graded
5 - 8 - Final Project Work (Stage Combat, Rapier)) On the Verge
Dec. 8 - 10 @ 7:30pm
Dec. 11 @ 3:00pm
12 - 13 - Final Project work
On the Verge Critique Due before midnight, Tuesday, Dec. 13
Dec. 14 – Final Project Presentation
09/12/22 11:14 AM
10/17/22 12:41 PM